Artwork
Das Waisenkind
Das Waisenkind is a tempera painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ottilie Roederstein. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Das Waisenkind is a tempera painting created by Ottilie Roederstein in 1898. It is part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young girl with brown hair and a neutral expression, set against a landscape background featuring trees and water. The title, Das Waisenkind, translates to 'the orphan child', suggesting a narrative or emotional context for the subject.
Technique & Style
Roederstein employed tempera to achieve a sense of depth and texture in the painting. Her post-impressionist style is characterized by a restrained yet expressive approach, evident in the girl's subtle facial expression and the rendering of the landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ottilie Wilhelmine Roederstein (22 April 1859 – 26 November 1937) was a German-Swiss painter. She was the long-time companion of Elisabeth Winterhalter, one of the first female doctors in Germany.
